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Shear line affecting eastern section of Visayas: PAGASA

Luzon, rest of Visayas affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is also affecting the Luzon and the rest of Visayas. PAGASA said, as a result, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Surigao del Norte, and Dinagat Islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, Jan. 12. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Aurora, Quezon, and Bicol Region, in particular, will have cloudy skies with light rains due to the northeast monsoon affecting Luzon and the rest of Visayas. Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, and Western Visayas, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated […]

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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Friday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:47 p.m. Its epicenter was 114 kilometers northeast of Lingig. The depth of focus was 14 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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Former Finance Secretary Diokno to return as member of BSP’s Monetary Board: PBBM

(Eagle News) — Benjamin Diokno is set to return as a member of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. President Bongbong Marcos himself made the announcement on Friday, Jan. 12,  after introducing former Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as the new Finance Secretary, the post held by Diokno prior to the former’s appointment. Once appointed, Diokno will replace Peter Favilla in the BSP Monetary Board, whose term ended on July 2 last year. […]

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Recto to replace Diokno as Finance Secretary

(Eagle News)–House deputy speaker and Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto is slated to replace Benjamin Diokno as Finance Secretary, the congressman’s wife, former lawmaker Vilma Santos-Recto, confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 11. She said he is slated to take his oath in Malacañang on Friday, Jan. 12. “He was given the trust because he is such a good economist,” she said. Several of Recto’s fellow lawmakers welcomed the development even prior to the official appointment. Albay Rep. […]

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Shear line affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas

Rest of Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is also affecting the rest of Luzon. PAGASA said, as a result, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas and Quezon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga […]

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PBBM highlights contribution of Indonesia to Mindanao peace, dev’t

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, Jan. 10, highlighted the contribution of Indonesia to the peace and development of Mindanao. The President also expressed hope hope that Indonesia “will continue to extend its helping hand to building the institutions of local governance, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.” He said Jakarta continues to be one of the Philippines’ closest friends. Their “many commonalities” in geography, history, and culture, he said, “have fostered deeper and more […]

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PHL, Indonesia agree to work together to tackle regional challenges

(Eagle News)–The Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to work together to tackle regional challenges, the Presidential Communications Office said. According to the PCO, in particular, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of energy, with another MOU on science and technology nearing completion. Indonesia President Joko Widodo, who is on a three-day official visit to the Philippines, also committed to working hand in hand with the Philippines on defense […]

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Northeast monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon

Rest of country affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. PAGASA said, as a result, Cagayan Valley and Aurora will have cloudy skies with light rains. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Central Luzon, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro […]

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PBBM: 177 police officers in Metro Manila charged with drug-related offenses

(Eagle News) — Over 100 police officers–or 177—have been charged with drug-related offenses in Metro Manila, President Bongbong Marcos said. In a video message, the President said the government was “now pursuing 151,818 court cases by the DOJ (Department of Justice) in 2022, to 2023 with 121,582, naikulong na.” According to the chief executive, the numbers show an improvement in the government’s fight against illegal drugs. “Pinaganda talaga natin ang komunidad natin, pinapaganda talaga natin […]

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PHL employment rate rose to 96.4 percent in November 2023: PSA

(Eagle News)–The country’s employment rate  rose to 96.4 percent in November 2023, Philippine Statistics Authority data showed. According to the PSA, this translates to 49.64 million employed Filipinos, higher than the 47.80 million employed–or a 95.8 percent employment rate—posted the month before. The country’s November 2023 unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, meanwhile, translates to 1.83 million, down from the 2.09 million unemployed people reported the month before. According to PSA data, the underemployment rate in […]

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6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Tuesday

(Eagle News)–A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:48 a.m. The epicenter was 183 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 94 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity IV- Glan, Malungon, and Kiamba, Sarangani Intensity III – City of General Santos; City of Koronadal, Tupi, Polomolok, and T’boli, South Cotabato; Alabel, […]

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